NPD Manager

4 weeks ago


Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom Allied Bakeries Full time
Product Development Manager Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Development Manager to join our Central Team at Allied Bakeries. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside industry experts in bakery manufacturing, offering excellent opportunities for growth and the chance to network with professionals across our wider group.

As the Product Development Manager, you will lead the development of Branded and Customer Branded product solutions. You'll play a hands-on role in bringing new product development (NPD) and existing product development (EPD) projects to life, ensuring they align with both internal and external customer strategies. This dynamic role includes managing projects from concept through to post-launch, working closely with our test bakery and ensuring the smooth scale-up of products to plant production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage NPD/EPD projects from approval to delivery, ensuring time, cost, and quality targets are met.
  • Provide post-launch support, conducting quality assessments for up to 12 weeks depending on performance.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operational, engineering, and commercial teams.
  • Provide product and ingredient expertise to internal and external customers.
  • Work closely with the test bakery to deliver concept samples and ensure smooth product scale-up.
  • Partner with Food Safety and procurement teams to introduce new raw materials that meet product, operational, legal, and cost requirements.
  • Ensure NPD/EPD aligns with current regulations and industry initiatives.
  • Support benchmarking activities for branded and customer branded products to maintain consistency and quality.
Requirements
  • Degree level or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
  • Good project management skills.
  • Proven ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
  • Experience in retailer relationship management.
  • Good presentation and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, with a proactive approach.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Full UK Driving Licence required, as travel to bakeries, customers, and suppliers is part of the role.
Why Allied Bakeries?

There are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you:

  • Competitive annual Salary
  • 33 days annual leave (based on working 5 days per week)
  • Comprehensive training as part of induction
  • Pension: Matching employer pension contributions of up to 10% (inclusive of Life Assurance)
  • Employee Assistance Programme:
    • A 24/7, 365 helpline, with calls answered by experienced in-house counsellors, legal and financial specialists
    • My Healthy Advantage smartphone app and online personalised well-being content.
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Extra Slice - Our Company discount scheme saves employees money at more than 500 businesses/outlets.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the future of Allied Bakeries, working with a talented team on projects that will shape the bakery sector. If you're passionate about food innovation and have the skills to drive development success, we'd love to hear from you.


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